食品伙伴網導讀：2009年4月21日，加拿大食品檢疫局繼續(xù)發(fā)布含美國開心果產品的預警。
原文報道：
OTTAWA, April 21, 2009 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the foods described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. These foods contain pistachios that have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella , due to Salmonella contamination., due to contamination.
This is an ongoing food safety investigation. The CFIA is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to identify and remove all affected products imported into Canada from the U.S. The CFIA is also working with Canadian manufacturers to recall foods containing affected U.S. pistachios. As more products are identified, the CFIA will continue to update its list of recalled products.
The following foods, manufactured in Canada, are affected by this alert:
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Lot Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Almond Tree, 1 Forks Market Road (Winnipeg, )) |
Red pistachios | 150 | None | Sold between November 12, 2008 and April 15, 2009 |
The following foods, manufactured in the United States of America, are affected by this alert:
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Lot Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No brand – sold from bulk bin at Freson Market IGA – Drumheller, 101-6 , Drumheller, ,Drumheller, ,Drumheller, |
Red Pistachios | Variable weight | None | Sold from February 20, 2009 to April 15, 2009 |
These products may have been distributed in Alberta and Manitoba.
There have been no reported illnesses in Canada associated with the consumption of these products.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
The manufacturers and importers are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 to 8:00 Eastern time, Monday to Friday). Eastern time, Monday to Friday). to 8:00 Eastern time, Monday to Friday). 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 to 8:00 Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
For information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/cause/salmonellae.shtml
For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.
詳情見：http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2009/20090421ce.shtml
